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Thomas Buchanan, MD, Endocrinology, Los Angeles, CA

Thomas Allen Buchanan MD

Diabetes


University Professor and Bernard J. Hanley Chair in Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

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  • 2250 Alcazar StCSC 205Los Angeles, CA 90033

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Summary

  • Dr. Thomas Buchanan leads a research group that has for more than 30 years conducted field-leading research into the etiology, pathogenesis, genetics and prevention of gestational and type 2 diabetes, with a focus on diabetes in Hispanic Americans. His work has garnered him many awards, including the Norbert Freinkel Award and Distinguished Clinical Science Award from the American Diabetes Association, the Mayo H. Soley Award from the Western Society for Clinical Investigation, and election to membership in the prestigious research society, the Association of American Physicians. In 2017 Dr. Buchanan received the USC Associates Award for Creativity in Research, the highest honor the university faculty bestows on its members for distinguished intellectual achievements. In 2022 Dr. Buchanan was appointed USC University Professor, a title awarded selectively to Professors who have brought special renown to the university through their interdisciplinary accomplishments.

    During his career, Dr. Buchanan has published more than 225 peer-reviewed scientific papers and brought to USC more than $278 million in extramural research funding as principal investigator or program director.

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1981 - 1984
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1981
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-PhoenixResidency, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1980
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1978
  • Iowa State University
    Iowa State UniversityB.S., 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1986 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1981 - 1987
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1979 - 1980
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
    American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • University Professor University of Southern California, 2023
  • Bernard J. Hanely Chair in Medicine Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 2019
  • Member Association of American Physicians, 2006
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Maternal Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Diabetes, and Type 2 Diabetes During Pregnancy and Risk of ADHD in Offspring  
    Kathleen A Page, Thomas A Buchanan, Diabetes Care
  • Impact of Gastric Banding Versus Metformin on Β-cell Function in Adults with Impaired Glucose Tolerance or Mild Type 2 Diabetes  
    Namir Katkhouda, Elizabeth Beale, Jun Wu, Thomas A Buchanan, Diabetes Care
  • Metabolic contrasts between youth and adults with impaired glucose tolerance or recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes: II Observations using the oral glucose tolerance test  
    RISE Consortium, Diabetes Care, 1/1/2018
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Heterogeneity in Gestatoinal Diabetes: A view from the Beat-cell. 
    Orlando, FL - 1/1/2018
  • Type 2 Diabetes: From Biology to Prevention. 
    Northwestern University - 1/1/2016
  • Gestational Diabetes. 
    Seattle, WA - 1/1/2016
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Grant Support

  • Southern California Clinical and Translational Science InstituteUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA2016–2027
  • Genetics Of Beta Cell Failure In Mexican AmericansNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2003–2012
  • Beta Cell Restoration Through Fat MitigationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2011
  • LOS Angeles Basin Clinical And Translational Science InstituteNational Center For Research Resources2010–2011
  • CTSA Infrastructure For Pediatric ResearchNational Center For Research Resources2010–2011
  • CTSA Infrastructure For Clinical TrialsNational Center For Research Resources2010–2011
  • CTSA Infrastructure For AIDS ResearchNational Center For Research Resources2010–2011
  • Genetics Of Beta Cell Failure In Mexican Americans - Phase IINational Center For Research Resources2009
  • Pancreatic B-Cell Function In Siblings Of Women With Gestational DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources2005–2009
  • ACT NOW Study: Actos NOW For The Prevention Of DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources2005–2009
  • Pathogenesis Of Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes MellitusNational Center For Research Resources2004–2008
  • Planning Grant For Institutional Clinical And Translational Science AwardNational Center For Research Resources2006
  • Pioglitazone In Women With Prior Gestational DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources2004–2006
  • Pathogenesis Of Type 2 Diabetes In Latino WomenNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999–2006
  • Pancreatic B-Cell Function In Siblings Of Women GDMNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Trial Of Troglitazone In Women WI Prior Gestational Diabetes MellitusNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Molecular Genetics Of Hypertension (Hypertension Scor)National Center For Research Resources1998–2002
  • Genetic Relationships Between NIDDM And Atherosclerosis In HispanicsNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
  • Troglitazone In Women With Prior Gestational Diabetes MellitusNational Center For Research Resources1997–2002
  • Pathogenesis Of Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes MellitusNational Center For Research Resources1997–2002
  • Effect Of Magnesium Supplementation On Carbohydrate MetabolismNational Center For Research Resources1997–2002
  • Pancreatic B-Cell Function In Siblings Of Women W Gestational DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources2000
  • Prevention Of NIDDM In High Risk Hispanic Women--Study Of TroglitazoneNational Center For Research Resources1997–1998

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